“It’s not easy to not play a lot of games, but I always say you need to train your mind as well. That’s where the experience comes in. You visualize what your role is, how you can contribute and Faf has been brilliant.”

Bravo showed insane athleticism to remove Pathan. Pic: IPL

Hyderabad’s top order stuttered against seamers in the batting powerplay as Shikhar Dhawan dragged Chahar back onto his stumps off the first ball.

Captain Kane Williamson (24) also departed as he gloved Thakur’s short pitched delivery to Dhoni behind the wickets in the fifth over.

“The game did swing our way, and bowlers were outstanding, but we didn’t quite execute it like in the past,” Williamson said.

“Hopefully we can cross the line in Kolkata and come back here (for the final). Faf played a beautiful knock, and credit to the way they scrapped it.”

Hyderabad gets another chance to have a shot at the title against Chennai when they meet the winner of the Eliminator between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals.